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Thursday, June 28, 2012

We have been slowly working on the top ten DIY projects that I shared awhile back. Oddly enough, the first two projects have both been some sort of IKEA hack. The first one we tackled was an update to our Malm dresser with some pretty overlays, and today I am sharing how we have finally updated the headboards in the boy's shared bedroom.

Let's take a peek at what we were starting with:

Last year when we purchased the bed frames {from IKEA}, I didn't buy them for their looks, but more for their height, inexpensive price tag, size and ability to be "hacked".

I originally was set on doing an upholstery project with some button tufts, and had read online the easiest way to do so is with pegboard. So that is what we purchased and cut down to the size of the metal headboard.

Using some screws specifically for steel, Bryan slowly began screwing the pegboard backing into the metal headboard frame.

All the way around and down the middle in multiple places until it was secure on the frame.

I originally thought I would piece the foam in between the rails and then wrap it all in batting to soften things up. However, I didn't measure my rails {oops} and purchased foam that was quite a bit too thick. Luckily, when I placed the foam on top of the rails, it was so thick that you couldn't find or feel those bars at all. Whew.

So as you can see in the photo above, we layed out the batting on the floor, then the foam, then the bed frame and pegboard. The next step was just to pull the batting up and over to the pegboard all the way around the edges, using a nail gun to staple it into place.

Here it is all wrapped in the batting.

We did the exact same step again, this time with the fabric.

Then came the fun part, assembling the beds and seeing the new headboards in the room!

The fabric wrapped around nice and smooth and looks like it was always meant to be there!

I decided to actually skip the tufting for now, since I was surprised with how much I loved the simple and clean look without the buttons. Plus, I worried that my youngsters may get the urge to pick and pull on the buttons, so that might be a phase two of the project when they are a bit older.

I love how the patterns all play with one another and that the colors are nice and sophisticated, definitely a room they can continue to grow in!

The entire project came in around $20 for the fabric and $50 for the foam and batting since I used coupons at JoAnns. The pegboard was just under $20 for a total of $90 for two nicely upholstered twin sized headboards! Considering it is nearly impossible to find one new for under $150 {and up!}, I would say this is one big giant win for the boys {and me}!

It's amazing the difference the softness made to the room, it feels so much more cozy and finished now that the steel jailhouse like headboards are no longer present.

Of course, our backs and heads totally appreciate it while we curl up to read at night as well!

Boy does it feel great to be knocking these projects off the ol' list! Anyone else been having too much fun hacking IKEA pieces? How about awesome upholstery projects in the works?

We actually just moved all toys down to the playroom recently and that helped a lot. Just clothes, books and beds in their room now. I know that is not the case for everyone, it's just a matter of doing a quick sweep every day/couple of days to pick up so it can stay fairly tidy.

Wow! You caught me just time. I had plans to make it to the home improvement store today to buy some board for a headboard I've been wanting to do in our guest room. I also wanted button tufts but was stumped on how to go about it. Thank you for sharing and saving the day!!! P.S. I LOVE your blog and look forward to reading it daily.

These look amazing. I love the peg board idea for tufting, but I am glad you skipped the buttons here. They look great without. I have two young boys and they have popped two buttons off our couch. I was able to repair them, but I would think twice before having button tufts around boys again. They can't resist pulling on them :)

I really love the headboards. They look amazing at a very affordable price. Making a headboard for my daughters bed and eventually for my bed is on my list of projects I would love to try. I love your blog and the fact that you inspire me to try and be more organized. Being organized does not come naturally to me but seeing how much fun you have with it makes me want to try more.

What happened to the striped pillows? I am really so jealous of 1.your amazing ideas, 2.the fact that you actually DO them. These headboards are just amazing, and it doesn't look like it took that long to do it.

We still have the blue pillows. I tend to stockpile throw pillows and move them around the house so I am not 100% sure where they will end up next. I might just keep them on their floor in a corner of their room so they can curl up and read on them if they would like.

I love the headboard...I am in need of one for my daughter and have been searching...now you opened my eyes up to another way of approaching it. I would love to give her a fabric headboard. Thanks for the inspiration

They were about three and six when they began to share a room. We actually put them to bed separately right now because yes, they tend to feed off of one another at times. We are going to be updating that routine this summer however, because they will both be on the same schedule next school year and I would like them both to go to bed together. Wish me luck! :)

I'm glad someone asked this. We've been looking at houses, but if we stayed in our rental and maybe bought it, our girls would have to share a room and they are 4.5 years apart! And it's not a big room, at least for two, but I think maybe comparable to this one.

I am so torn on the subject and I think each parent probably will know what is best for their kidlets. My first thought was remembering how my parents were raised, most kids always shared a room, sometimes multiple kids to a room. Then I thought about how I like to entertain at times and it's nice to be able to host my parents and give them their own space while they visit, so the guest room is staying.

My boys are pretty good friends and enjoy sharing a room. Bedtime can get a little crazy since they chat and giggle, but we work through it.

Of course, it also depends on space and how the room is used. So many things to think about and consider, but I am sure you will do what feels right for your family! :)

Oh this looks just amazing!! My little boy is only 6 months old, but I am already putting your brilliant ideas in to my inspiration file for his big boys room, cannot wait. I just adore the striped walls for a boys room too.

Love it! I have girls (three of them). My oldest is 17 and I have been looking for an idea for her headboard!

Also, I am COMPLETELY in love with your playroom. In fact, we bought three Expedits (I think our room is a little bigger) and bought black baskets (the only color they had left - :-\). We don't have the seating cushions done yet or the wall decal.

Anyway, I'm SO glad I found your blog. I {heart} organizing too - or, rather, I {heart} being organized!

Chassidy,I'm not sure the material of your boxes, but I bought the horrid red ones from Craigslist for the Expedit. I lived with them for a year before I got an epiphany and Mod Podged fancy fabric on the fronts. The playroom actually looks decorated now. My five year old daughter loved helping with it.

I've recently been shopping around for twin beds and happened upon ikea.com through your blog. We don't have an Ikea store anywhere near here (Chattanooga, TN), so I'm scared of ordering such a large purchase via the 'net without checking the product out. How would you gauge the durability of the furniture from Ikea?

The prices are pretty good for the quality you get. Some things are higher quality than others, it really depends on the specific items. We have three busy boys which is why I don't typically shop at expensive home stores, and all of our IKEA pieces have held up quite well to their "love".

I have heard shipping charges from the website are crazy high however. Maybe also check craigslist or amazon for less expensive ways to find the ikea items.

Love this! Looks great...and I think I like as is. Think the tufting might make it a bit feminine. I love the whole design. My girls have separate rooms because I hated sharing growing up! Lately they have been sneaking into each others rooms to have slumber parties! Ages 4.5 and 3...we are thinking of putting them in a room together!

Love this make over and was completely inspired. I just found the bed on craigs list for $50-score! Your headboard doesn't look as high as the regular bed. Are you using a normal twin mattress rather than the Ikea thin mattress? I would much prefer this. Do you have any problems with the mattress slipping around?

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